Ruby Rose opens up about 'Batwoman' injuries

Ruby Rose went public about sustaining serious injuries while performing stunts on her new CW series "Batwoman," because she felt that by keeping it quiet, she was lying. "Batwoman" premieres Oct. 6 on The CW.

Ruby Rose quits as Batwoman

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Ruby Rose has walked away from one of the biggest roles of her career.

The Australian actress has called time on her role as Batwoman in the CW’s series of the same name, Deadline reports.

Batwoman will now have to be recast with a different lead actress as the series had already been renewed for a second season.

“I have made the very difficult decision to not return to Batwoman next season,” Rose said in a statement.

“This was not a decision I made lightly as I have the utmost respect for the cast, crew and everyone involved with the show in both Vancouver and in Los Angeles.

Camera IconRuby Rose in Batwoman. Credit: Unknown/Supplied

“I am beyond appreciative to Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Caroline Dries for not only giving me this incredible opportunity, but for welcoming me into the DC universe they have so beautifully created.”

Rose has yet to comment on why she has decided to step back from the role so early into the series.

Sources have indicated to Deadline that her abrupt exit is not related to the serious injury she sustained while filming season one.

Rose was rushed into emergency surgery after a Batwoman stunt gone wrong September last year, and was potentially facing paralysis.

“To everyone asking about my new Pex dispenser scar on my neck...A couple of months ago I was told I needed an emergency surgery or I was risking becoming paralyzed,” Rose said at the time.

“I had herniated two discs doing stunts, and they were close to severing my spinal chord. I was in chronic pain and couldn't feel my arms.”